Do monkeys know what others need?

Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 11:31 in Psychology & Sociology

If you have seen a child just eat an entire ice-cream, and she begs you to buy her one, what will your reaction be? Researchers asked if monkeys understand the physical needs of others. In order to provide help or share food, it would be useful for them to know what others want or need.

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